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Appendix D
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CPLive :
Data logging
Introduction to
data logging
This new generation of fluxers has the ability to record fusion data and sample
names/codes. This allows for sample tracking, for quality assurance purposes and
to aid in diagnosing why a specific sample may not have lent the expected
analytical results.
In your X-Fluxer, data logging is turned off by default. Once it is turned on, at
each fusion cycle the user will have the possibility to enter a sample identification
name or number for each fusion crucible, either via the touchscreen keyboard or
with the optional barcode reader.
Then, when the fusion cycle is started, a new log line entry will be created with
several information fields such as the date, time, sample names/IDs (if entered),
fusion method name and completion status (with error code, when applicable).
This log is stored as individual daily files in non-volatile memory. Up to 40 daily
files can be stored, after which the fluxer will automatically overwrite the older file.
The files can be retrieved via the USB port with a memory stick, or remotely via
the Ethernet port using FTP protocol.
In either case, the files are encoded in proprietary format, which can be converted
using a small piece of software called EasyConverter, which converts the raw data
into Excel tables.
Installing
EasyConverter
1.
Insert the Katanax USB drive into your PC.
2.
In the root folder of the USB drive, there is a zip (compressed) file containing
the installer of the software. Double-click it and extract it to the same location.
3.
Double-click the setup.exe file to install EasyConverter on your computer.
(If there is no EasyConverter file on your USB drive, please contact Katanax to
obtain your free copy.)
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